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What To Do About Granite Counter Top Stains

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What To Do About Granite Counter Top Stains

 
     
          
 

Modern  stylish bathroom counter top

 

If you have noticed some staining on your granite counter tops, you might be interested in this.

 

Granite may look solid, but it is actually porous and can absorb spills if not sealed well.  If you have non oily stains, such as coffee, use concentrated hydrogen peroxide, found at any beauty supply store.  It is often labeled developer.  For oily stains, like salad dressing, use concentrated acetone.  It is different from nail polish remover.   Wearing rubber gloves, soak some paper towels in the peroxide or acetone, then layer them over the soiled area.  cover with plastic wrap, taping the edges.  Let site for 24 hours, then peel up the plastic, leaving the towels in place until dry.  Repeat until the stain is gone, then wipe with granite cleaner and coat with granite sealer.

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Kristin Johnston

Realtor, ABR, EPRO

RE/MAX Platinum

414 254 6647

kjohnston5@wi.rr.com

 

 

 

Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kristin

Great tip . . . . good to know.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 30, 2014 02:02 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Glad you liked it Lou!

Jan 30, 2014 02:33 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Kristin:  Definitely sharing this ... and bookmarking for future reference.  Thanks!

Gene

Jan 30, 2014 02:47 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Glad to hear it Gene :-

Jan 30, 2014 02:55 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I didn't realize granite got stains but it makes sense. These are great tips, Kristin. Thanks. 

Jan 30, 2014 03:15 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

They sure do Toni!  I actually have silestone since it is alot less worrisome and less maintenance!

Jan 30, 2014 03:20 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Great information Kristin,

I'm sure many homeowners had no idea.  I certainly didn't.

Jan 30, 2014 03:53 AM
Rosie Crow
Serving Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City - Sugar Land, TX
Exceeding Expectations. Delivering Results

Thanks so much for this tip! That is so cool. Hydrogen peroxide to the rescue!  I have a tip for you too that I learned a few months ago - Have you ever had a stubborn lock that you just couldn't open with a key due to dirt buildup? Simply rub the key near the tip of the pencil and viola! The lock should turn left and right effortlessly.

Jan 30, 2014 04:06 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks Cindy!

Rosie, that is a great tip!  I was thinking Wd40!  Thanks!

Jan 30, 2014 04:11 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Great distinction Kristin in solutions between oily and non oily granite stains. I will have to inspect my granite countertop materials and see if I need to do any work.

Jan 30, 2014 07:20 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks Gary, and sorry the referral didn't work out this time around...I will keep you in mind for the future too!

Jan 30, 2014 08:55 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Kristin, God love ya--you always have great tips to share with the masses! I'm trying to see if I can include this on one of my Pinterest boards...

Jan 30, 2014 10:24 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Oh, you are too kind Gayle!  Have a great weekend :-)

Jan 30, 2014 10:47 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing these tips. Many counter tops have stains that need to be removed.

Jan 30, 2014 11:45 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

You are most welcome Roy

Jan 30, 2014 11:55 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thats a heavy duty fix, thanks for the tip Kristin.

Jan 31, 2014 12:16 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Kristin, Thank you for the tips. I will bookmark this and share with others

Jan 31, 2014 08:14 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I think so too Bob!

Gita, sounds great!

Jan 31, 2014 11:37 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Kristin-Great tip. I usually suggest people seal the granite counters. Now I'll have info on how to touch up minor flaws.

Feb 03, 2014 05:11 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Wayne, glad you liked it!

Feb 03, 2014 07:02 AM